Bandung Voyage Archipelago | November 2014

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The City of Art Bandung, capital of West Java, is a great place to visit any time of the year as it’s not only renowned for its picturesque open vista, but the town also offers many attractions well worth a visit.

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n 2014 the city of Bandung was 204 years old. That's not old enough age for a city. In fact, the city which is the capital of West Java province are getting younger. Imagine, many facilities continue to be built, from city parks to revamping public transportation. "We do this so that the citizens of Bandung be happier," said the mayor Bandung, Ridwan Kamil.

It is interesting, since the beginning of the birth of Bandung was destined to be a pleasant place to live. Not only that, from the beginning the city has also become a world destination. The natural beauty, friendly people, and the high civilizations captivate anyone who visited.

This edition is deliberately showing various attractions related to the history of the city Bandung. You can visit these destinations one at a time, and feel the sensation of the past of the tourist objects.

Meanwhile, some of the other articles we present still surrounds the charm of tourism in Bandung. One is the operation Bandros (Bandung Tour on Bus), a means of transportation that actually tour the city must already exist long ago.

But only in 2014 was Bandung have it. With Bandros you can get around the city to watch a variety of interesting attractions of the city is nicknamed Parijs van Java.

There is also coverage of the new tourist destinations being favored by young travelers, namely Tebing Keraton in northern Bandung. It's on a cliff compelling, both landscapes that lie beneath it and its location is ideal for those who like to take selfi. When you are in Bandung, we recommend that you took time to visit and take selfi on this cliff.

Enjoy Bandung!

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ISSUE 3 | NOVEMBER 2014 CONDESCENDENT Wali Kota Bandung TECHNICAL ADVISORY Dinas Pariwisata Kota Bandung, Badan Promosi Pariwisata Kota Bandung THE ADVISORY BOARD Ketua Asosiasi ASITA Jabar, Ketua Asosiasi PHRI Jabar, Ketua Asosiasi INCCA Jabar, Ketua Asosiasi HPI Jabar, Ketua Asosiasi HIPHI Jabar, Para Direktur Eksekutif BP2KB GENERAL MANAGER CHIEF/EDITOR Wachjudiat Ludimara, Barli Iskandar DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER/ CHIEF EDITOR Indra Somantri EDITORIAL EXECUTIVE Mahpudi, Tofan VA. EDITORIAL BOARD Mahpudi, D. Syarifudin Y, Arie Chandra, Ongki, Leni Prestiani, Nanang, Zacky MSR, Teddy Tardiana, Ardy DESIGNERS Hidayat Abubakar, A. Saeroji MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION Firman Hidayat, Djaiman Ismail, Deden Nursal.

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CONTRIBUTOR Forum Sumur Bandung

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Dalem

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Three-Dimensional Street

CONTENT LUXURY

52 | BANDUNG GIRI GAHANA GOLF AND RESORT

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SPOTLIGHT

24 | CITY TOUR ON BUS BANDROS

30 | 10 MUST-VISIT SUNDANESE RESTAURANTS THIS MONTH IN BANDUNG

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YEARS BANDUNG CITY

12 20 HISTORICAL

PLACES IN BANDUNG YOU MUST VISIT

PAMERAN

OLEH-OLEH

26 | TASTY MEAT DISH FROM BANDUNG

68 | ART AND PHILOSOPHY OF BONSAI APA KABAR

70 | SOMEAH GESTURE OF THE PEOPLE REHAT

28 | MOVIE PARK: LATEST SENSATION UNDER THE PASUPATI BRIDGE PANORAMA

64 | LET'S SELFI AT TEBING KERATON

MELAWAT

56 | HORSE RIDING FUN AT GEDONG SONGO

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60 | LOCAFORE, VISITING FINE ARTS & DESIGN EXHIBITION WHILE LISTENING TO JAZZ

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THE HAVEN OF CHEAP SHOPPING Bandung has long become a shopping paradise for those who love to hunt for trendy clothes at affordable prices. There are many places to go for shopping in Bandung, from luxury malls, boutiques, factory outlets and distros, lines of fashion shops, streetside vendors, to traditional markets selling various fashion products at low prices. One famous shopping center in Bandung is Jalan Dalem Kaum. This 1000-meter street is situated on the south side of the Great Mosque of Bandung. Along the right and left sides streetside vendors offer various goods, from clothes, shirts, pants, bags, shoes or sandals, to accessories, not to mention the streetside foodstalls.

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Three-Dimensional Street Jalan Dalem Kaum is a street located at the downtown of Bandung. Since the 1970s Dalem Kaum has evolved into the most well-known shopping center in Bandung. The name Dalem Kaum itself comes from the word kaum/ kauman, which means a place of strong religious life, as the street is situated around the Great Mosque of Bandung. Right behind the mosque is the tomb of Raden Wiranatakusumah II who was the regent and a founding father of Bandung. After he passed away and was buried in the area of kaum, he was called Dalem Kaum.

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owever, for many people Dalem Kaum is more well-known as a shopping center. But actually, along the 1000 meters the of street you can find at least three dimensions of a city: economy, culture, and fun. Yes, Jalan Dalem Kaum has all the three. As if it had been set, the West part of the street is the area of trade and commerce; cultural region is in the central part of the street; the east part is full of entertainment, such as billiards, karaoke, discotheques, and night clubs. It is up to you where you want to go.

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HUNTING LOCAL BRANDS IN PARAHYANGAN PLAZA DISTRO CENTER One of the most prominent buildings around Dalem Kaum is Parahyangan Plaza. Located right on the corner of the intersection between Dalem Kaum and Raden Dewi Sartika, to the south of The Great Mosque. Parahyangan Plaza is now known as a fashion shopping center with hundreds of distro stalls. They present a variety of fashion products for young people, from trousers, t-shirts, shirts, jackets, shoes, bags, and accessories.

The goods offered here also seem more exclusive, as each store or distro has a name and brand of their own. Each distro also has a special characteristic and unique

product concept. Unlike distros in other areas in Bandung, here the average items sold do not have price tags. It all depends on the type, quality, and the quantity of the items purchased, haggling skill included.

In general, the goods here are cheaper compared to other distros elsewhere in Bandung. For you who want to be stylish on a budget, Parahyangan Plaza is a wise choice for shopping.

HAGGLING AT THE FLOWER CITY MARKET Not only can you visit modern shops Jalan Dalem Kaum, but there is also an alley, which is not very conspicuous, but you won't regret your visit if you go down there. Yes, in this alley known as the Flower City market (Pasar Kota Kembang), traders sell a variety of fashion products, like shoes, bags, watches, cloths, accessories and cosmetics at very reasonable prices. Although the name is Flower City Market, you will not find any florist here. Here is where your shopping skills are tested, because there is no definite list price for each item sold here; picking and haggling skills are mandatory for your survival. The market is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm, and on holidays or weekends the number of visitors increases drastically.

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SOUND OF KECAPI FROM THE CURB In the midst of the hustle bustle atmosphere of a shopping center, an old lady is moving her fingers over the strings of an old kecapi (Sundanese lute).

She sits alone on the sidewalk tiles while playing melodious tunes of Sundanese traditional music. This street artist draws the attention of any passersby. Rumor has it that every day she plays her lute there, at the same place. The sound of the lute has become the background soundtrack for merchants and visitors alike at Jalan Dalem Kaum.

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE KNIT BAG FOR SOUVENIRS

STARING BANDUNG FROM THE GREAT MOSQUE MINARET The mosque that was once known as the Great Mosque of Bandung, since January 13, 2006 has been officially renamed as the Mosque of West Java Province. This magnificent mosque was built in 1810 and has undergone several renovations. The mosque has two tall twin towers (minarets) soaring 81 meters on both sides of the main building. The twin towers of the mosque is not a monument whose grandeur we can only enjoy from afar, but you can get inside the two towers and go up to the 19th floor using elevator. From the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy a 360 degree view of Bandung. Besides the dashing twin towers , the enormous dome of the mosque fascinates anyone who look at it. Today, the mosque can accommodate approximately 13,000 worshippers and is located on the west side of the city square.

On one side of Jalan Dalem Kaum you will find an old lady who sells lovely knit bag that she makes herself. All the models and patterns are the results of her delicate work. Prices vary from Rp. 10,000 to Rp. 150,000 for a large gorgeous knit bag, a reasonably cheap price for a beautiful handmade work.

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THE LEGENDARY QUEEN INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT At Jalan Dalem Kaum you can find not only cheap stuff, but also everything.

This includes a fine and elegant dining restaurant, Queen International Restaurant. For those of you who want to enjoy Chinese culinary delight, this place is perfect. Established since 1954, Queen International Restaurant is very distinctive with a classic interior design and filled with unique Chinese ornaments. The dominant red and gold colors create an impression of luxury and elegance that radiates from this restaurant, while still maintaining the classic aesthetics.

The three-floor restaurant is also often used for wedding parties, birthday parties, and other family events. A variety of Chinese dishes are served at this place, such as Cia ciu (Pen ciu), Hong pork, lengpan Ham Fried Rice, Fried Chicken in Butter, and many others. Queen International Restaurant is located at Jalan Dalem Kaum No. 79. You can savor the delight there, every day from 10am to 10pm.

THE HISTORY OF THE CITY BEGINS FROM PENDOPO Directly south side of the elegant Square the Hall of Bandung. Yes, the Hall is a historical witness the growth and development of a city. Because, this is where the first of the regent of Bandung dwell and run his administration. the Hall is a typical building commonly used by the government to hold meetings or banquets like to receive guests, to deliberate, to hold cultural shows. If you're lucky, On Sunday you can watch the wedding event was held in the Hall. That said, the mayor Ridwan Kamil provides an opportunity free of charge to the people who want to hold a wedding in the the Hall. Of course, to be able to get a special occasion, he drew lots first couple of enthusiasts who register.

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PILGRIMAGE TO THE TOMB OF BANDUNG REGENT When you're around Jalan Dalem Kaum, make time to visit a number of historic sites, one of which is the tomb of RAA Wiranatakusumah II. He was the 6th regent of Bandung and was also one of the founding fathers of Bandung. The tomb is located behind the Great Mosque, but to access the tomb area, visitors must enter a small alley which is located on the side of Jalan Dalem Kaum. Just a few meters walking down the hall, visitors will enter the complex heritage sites covering an area of approximately 19 x 24 meters. Not only was the 6th Regent of Bandung buried at that location, but there are also the tombs of his wife and some of his relatives.

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KARAOKE AT NIGHTLIFE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

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RELAXATION AT SPA AND MASSAGE Tired of shopping and walking around Jalan Dalem Kaum? Treat yourself to relax at a spa & massage place located at Jalan Dalem Kaum. The beautiful and friendly therapists will serve every customer. Don't worry about the price. The price of Spa and Massages in Dalem Kaum is pretty reasonable, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of rupiahs, depending on the type of service you choose. Usually, Spa and Massage places in this area are open daily from 11am to 12pm. One is Ubur-Ubur (men's executive salon & leisure) at Jl. Dalem Kaum No. 132 F. This new spa opened in August 2014 offers a range of services, such as hot pool, steam treatment, body scrubs, milk bath and several other services.

Do you want to have fun with friends and relatives? Jalan Dalam Kaum also offers suitable nightlife entertaiments.

In Jalan Dalem Kaum there are several interesting places of entertainment such as karaoke, bars and billiards. Situated downtown, many places offering nightlife entertainment are strategically located along Dalem Kaum. The crowd was diverse from young children to adults, especially when the night is warm, the atmosphere gets more festive. Among others are Ambassador (Karaoke & Billiard) located at Jl.Dalem Kaum No 27 Lt 2, Bollywood (Dangdut karaoke & Lounge) at Jl.Dalem Kaum No 132 B, Golden Princess (Karaoke & Massage), and many more. Normally, those places are open daily from 6pm to 12pm. (Ardi)

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204 20 HISTORICAL PLACES IN BANDUNG YOU MUST VISIT

YEARS BANDUNG CITY LIVEABLE & LOVEABLE Compared to other modern cities in Indonesia, Bandung is among the youngest. In 2014, it is only two centuries and four years old. Compare this to Yogyakarta (259), Surabaya (721), Semarang (467), Jakarta (487) and fellow West Java city Cirebon (645). But believe me, this 167.3 km2 city 768 m above sea level has a history as colorful as those older cities. Even today, the people of Bandung face the future of their city with great optimism.

The intensive development carried on by the city government convinces its people that the city is becoming more comfortable to live in and loved by its citizens. In the words of Bandung mayor Ridwan Kamil, Bandung is Liveable & loveable.

HOMO BANDUNGENSIS AND SANGKURIANG Discussing Bandung as a geographical area covers a history that is longer than 204 years.

Even from an archaelogical perspective, the native “Homo bandungensis� have inhabited the area since three thousand years ago. The discovery of prehistoric human fossils and their artifacts in Pawon Cave, Cipatat, Padalarang, has proven the validity of the perspective.

Then, since when has Bandung grown as a city? From a socio-anthropological approach, the existence of a society called Bandung can be identified through ancient inscriptions, for instance, the Cikapundung tablet from the 7th century, which was discovered in 2013. The inscription explained the emergence of an ancient Sundanese society that inhabited the area now known as Bandung. In a more recent inscription, it is mentioned that the area had become a complex residential area following its integration with Tarumanegara kingdom, with its strong Hindu influence. It was during this era that the

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legend Sangkuriang started thriving. It is a tale still widely told of forbidden love between mother and son, which in the end gave birth to a mountain up north and a magnificent lake that dries up and becomes the greater Bandung area as we know now.

DAENDELS AND SUMUR BANDUNG From a legal-formal perspective, Bandung did begin to be developed two centuries and four years ago, according to legal documents collected by the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (ANRI). The development was initiated by the publication of a letter from Dutch Governor General Herman W. Daendels to Bandung Regent R.A. Wiranatakusumah II demanding the regent to move the city’s administrative capital from Krapyak (Dayeuhkolot- 11 kilometers to the south of Bandung) to an area near Jalan Raya Pos (Groote Postweg – The Great Postal Highway), which was currently under construction through Priangan.

When Daendels had his letter sent, Bandung had already grown into a densely populated town. Europeans have entered the area since 1641. At the time, Europeans were centered in Batavia and Bandung, whose area consists mostly of jungles then, was notorious for being the place where criminals were exiled.

The number of Europeans in Bandung continued to grow since the Dutch colonial government intensively developed the western part of Java as a center of agricultural industry. They started opening

coffee plantations in Bandung in 1713, followed by tea, rubber, quinine and cane sugar plantations.

For Bandung regent, the letter was not his main reason for moving the center of administration. Krapyak, which was situated lower than other areas, was always flooded during the rainy season.

It was deemed incapable of being the center of administration. The regent had previously thought of moving the capital to the hilly area of Cipaganti, just to the north of Bandung. He had even built a house there. Nevertheless, the location is still not philosophically ideal.

In Sundanese philosophy, it is believed that settlements must be built around a water source or spring, since clean and pure water is the source of healthy and sustainable life. It is not surprising that traditional Sundanese villages or settlements were always situated near a water source. This was later manifested in place names that identify the nature or characteristics of water: Ciherang, Cihideung, Cicalengka, Ciamis and many others.

Back to Bandung history, the letter from Mas Galak, the nickname of the Governor General who reigned from 1808 to 1811, was spot on. It strengthened the regent’s will to look for a new capital. His choice is synonymous to Mas Galak’s, which points to an area on the sides of the Great Postal Highway. The area, whose source of water came from Cikapundung river, had a number of springs; one was located within the present Great Mosque complex.

One was located within the Bandung

Post Office complex while another was situated within the State Finance Building beside the Savoy Homann Hotel. These springs were the strengthening factor that convinced R.A. Wiranatakusumah to move the capital to the new area. Moreover, the Dutch colonial government had also used a spring for the postal horses’ drinking water and it was on this spring the post office and trading warehouse were built. This area would later come to be known as Alunalun Kota Bandung (Bandung City Square) with the pavillion, the Great Mosque and the post office as its landmarks. Thus, the history of city began.

Two hundred and four years is not a short time. Within the time span, there was a lot going on; things come and go, are created and gone. It is impossible to explain in length each event during the 204 years.

By dividing the 204 years of history into decades, we are able to sum up the story in 20 parts for you to appreciate. Each part is, of course, not exhaustive, and contains only one object per decade, one that is considered the most monumental. This selection is very subjective, and our editors carefully selected these objects based on two main aspects of consideration: the historical significance and the tourism function. These selected objects stand witness to the historical moments in the history of Bandung from their respective decades. Besides, from the tourism perspective, these objects earn their places to be tourism destinations. The combination of these aspects underlies Bandung VA’s idea to present you 20 must-visit historical places when you are in Bandung. Enjoy! (MhP)

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1 1810-1819 Zero Kilometer Peg If you are currently in the Savoy Homann Hotel at Jalan Asia Afrika, make time to cross the road to visit an important location in Bandung history. Nothing conspicuous there, except for a vintage steam roller displayed in front of the Office of Public Works of West Java Province.

However, it is not the steam roller that we are looking for. Instead, we are looking for a small peg on the pavement right in front of the steam roller monument. The people of Bandung call this peg Patok Nol Kilometer (Bandung Zero Kilometer Peg), as the peg says 0 km on it.

For the Bandung people, the peg has a significant meaning. Victor Ido in his book Indie in den Goeden Ouden Tijd (1935) as quoted by Haryoto Kunto in Wajah

Bandoeng Tempo Doeloe (1984) related that the construction of the Great Post Highway was currently conducted in Bandung. At one time, Governor General H.W. Daendels came to inspect the progress of the construction. It is said that during the inspection, Daendels with the Bandung regent of the time, along with government officials, walked along the portion of the Great Post Highway that

passed through the bridge of Cikapundung river (near present-day Gedung Merdeka) to the east. Not far from the bridge, Daendels paused to observe the view of the area. Daendels then promptly stuck his cane on the soil beside the road, saying �Zorg, dats als ik teur kom hier een stad is gebouwd!� (When I return here, I wish to see a city built!).

This also applies to the Priangan land, the byname of the west part of Java island that is commonly inhabited by the ethnic Sundanese.

history of Bandung began. Over the years, there has been a lot of changes in the complex, things added and reduced. If you have been to the square some ten, twenty, thirty or fifty years ago, and you visit it again today, you will see a lot of things change.

2 1820-1829 Alun-Alun Bandung Alun-alun is an Indonesian term used to denote a vast square field utilized as a public space. The activities of a traditional city are centered in the field.

Different from other cities in Europe or Asia, the cities in Java grow and develop according to a philosophy that focuses on the centralization of power. This is why traditional cities, such as Yogyakarta, Cirebon and Surakarta, have a city square built around a palace (keraton), with a vast field as its front yard. The west side of the square is the place for a mosque as a center of worship; the east side houses the courtroom or jail while the north side is usually a traditional market as the center for economy and business. This layout concept greatly influenced the rulers in Java to build new cities in the next periods.

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When Bandung regent R. Wiranatakusumah II decided on the new location for the capital, he designed the Bandung regency complex with the city square as its front yard. From here, the

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3 1830-1839 Kampung Banong Kampung Banong was an old settlement that is believed by many historians to be the origin of the city of Bandung. The settlement no longer exists, of course, but the modern Bandung city hall stands in its place. In 1825, an old map depicted eight buildings in an area called Negorij Bandung. One of the buildings was a house in the continental architecture style with a broad yard. From more recent sources, it was discovered that the house belonged to Andries de Wilde (1781-1865).

You can no longer see Andreas de Wilde’s house today. On the place where the coffee storage used to stand, the Bandung Gementee office was built. After the independence of Indonesia, the building

was turned into the mayor’s office. Today, great buildings and a number hotels, malls, universities and schools stand around the area of the office.

4 1840-1849 Preanger Planters in Braga The fertile soil of Parahyangan and the policy of the Dutch Indies colonial government had invited a number of European expats since the middle of the 17th century to open some land for plantation in and around Bandung. In the middle of the 18th century, the Europeans and their descents had become successful plantation owners. They were known as the plantation lords from Priangan or Preanger Planters. Some of these figures are well-known and remembered in the history of Bandung: Andries de Wilde, a Dutch who once possessed a majority of land in the north of Bandung, Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, a German who successfully started a quinine plantation

in several areas around Bandung, the Keerkhoven family who pioneered the founding of the Arjasari plantation and K.A.R. Bosscha who owned the Malabar tea plantation and was well known as a philantrophist.

Jalan Braga bears witness to the heydays of the Preanger Planters. The road that

connects the city center (more exactly the city square) to the Planters’ settlement in North Bandung was lined up with shops selling luxurioes items, daily needs, entertainment centers and restaurants.

Some of the buildings still stand today but the rest are just sweet heartfelt memories that we feel as we walk along the street of Braga.

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5 1850-1859 Negorij Bandoeng As a sovereign entity, the existence of the area now known as Bandung was officiated by the Sultan Agung Mataram Treaty on April 20, 1641. Tumenggung Wira Angun-angun was appointed the first regent (1641-1681) positioned in Krapyak, a capital 11 kilometer south of the Bandung city center of today.

In the early 19th century during the reign of Wiranatakusumah II, the capital was moved to the area now known as the Bandung city square. In 1850, bandung regent Wiranatakusumah IV created a master plan called Negorij Bandoeng.

Based on this master plan, the regent built a number of important buildings including the Bandung regency complex and the Great Mosque.

To the west of the pendopo, stands the Great Mosque of Bandung with its two towers (minarets) on the left and right.

The mosque has undergone many changes since its first construction. This mosque is able to contain five thousand people and religious activities are held every day. Each

tower has an elevator and you can take the elevator to reach the top of the tower.

From there, you can enjoy the stunning panorama of Bandung.

The building became the official residence of the Priangan Resident in 1867.

to the Japanese in Kalijati, Subang, on March 8, 1942. Since then, the building was under the control of the Japanese Imperial Army before being used by Wali Negara (Trustee of) Pasundan, RAA Wiranatakusumah V, on April 24, 1948. His wife suggested to rename the residence into Pakuwon or Pakuan Palace after the seat of Pajajaran Kingdom in Bogor. The name is retained until this day where it now serves as the official residence of the Governor of West Jawa.

6 1860-1869 Gedong Pakuan Andries de Wilde had sent proposals to the Dutch rulers in Batavia to move the Priangan Resident’s office from Cianjur to Bandung since 1817. However, the proposal was only answered in 1856 when Priangan Resident van der Moore received the order by Governor-General Charles Ferdinand Pahud following several eruptions of nearby Gunung Gede. The move had to be postponed as the infrastructure in Bandung was under construction, including his new residence.

The house of the Priangan Resident was then built near Babakan Bogor in Empire stijl. It was designed by the chief engineer of the Departement van Burgerlijke Openbare Werken (Public Works Department) with assistance from Bupati R.A. Wiranatakusumah IV (1846-1874).

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During the Second World War, the building was used to shelter the Batavianbased Governor-General Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer. On March 6, 1942, Japanese bombers attempted to flatten the building, panicking its dwellers and prompted the Governor-General to flee to Villa Meiling, located on presentday Jalan Siliwangi. He finally signed his declaration of unconditional surrender

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7 1870-1879 Sekolah Menak & Sekolah Raja Bandung is among the renowned education centres in Indonesia. Several higher education institutions opened its doors here, such as ITB, Unpad, UPI, and Parahyangan University, to name a few.

The city gave rise to an educated class who later filled in important positions, be it in politics, economy, social, arts and culture, and religion, in the Indonesian government. The list of eminent figures educated here includes Soekarno, Syahrir, Moh. Natsir, Djuanda, and Habibie.

at present-day Tegallega square. The school was built by the Dutch to effectively train administrators from the natives, especially those from aristocracy with traditional ties with the locals.

Bandung traces its roots as a centre of education since the 19th century. At that time, in 1865, a school for the children of aristocratic descent was established, known as Hoofdenschool (Sekolah Menak),

In addition to OSVIA, the Dutch administrators also established a teachers’ education for natives called HIK (Holandsche Indische Kweekschool) in 1866. The school, preparing teachers

In 1879, the School changed its name to OSVIA (Opleiding voor Indlandsche Ambtenaren) or Natives School and later upgraded to MOSVIA, a first diploma college. The building now serves as an office for the West Java Police.

to teach in schools for natives, was built near the government complex on Jalan Merdeka. The HIK building has influences of the Europan Empire style and is now the Bandung Police Headquarters.

From the two schools, educated natives were born and in time, they greatly contributed to the Indonesian road to independence. Step by step, Bandung grew as a centre of education with the establishment of numerous educational institutions in the city.

8 1880-1890 Railway into the Bandung Rail transport plays an important role in the development of Bandung. May 17, 1884 marked the start of rail service between Bandung and Jakarta via Bogor and Cianjur. Its presence shifted the development of Bandung into high gear. Bandung was a budding agroindustrial centre rich in Western investments in tea, coffee, rubber, kina, and cane, among others.

A mark of the rail presence is train stations, especially the majestic Bandung Station Hall. Designed in the colonial style, the station is a reminiscent of smaller European train stations. This atmosphere is preserved perfectly.

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9 1891-1899 Nickname City of Flowers A historic event took place in 1896. A group of East Indies sugarcane tycoons (Bestuur van de Vereniging van Suikerplaanter) based in Surabaya decided to hold their first congress in Bandung. Bandung was much simpler compared to metropolitan Surabaya and Semarang - earning it the name Kottatje (little city). Nonetheless, the lure of the mountains and fresh air led to the congress being held here.

The congress was said to be a success.

Among the reasons of success was the entertainment provided by the organizers, among which was inviting Indo (mixed race) girls from nearby plantations, particularly from Pasirmalang. The girls were renowned for their beauty - De Bloem der Indische

Bergsteden (the flowers of the East Indies mountain city). The term was later known as Bandung the City of Flowers.

a witness of the splendour of the Sugar Congress. The closing ceremony, located on present-day Jalan Asia-Afrika, was held in one of most lavish buildings of its time

The Societiet Concordia Building, presentday Asia-Africa Conference Museum, is

10 1900-1909 Dewi Sartika Prioritize Education Into the 20th century, Bandung enjoyed tremendous growth, especially in areas surrounding the city square. An important aspect was the establishment of Westernstyle schools, though unfortunately they were primarily enjoyed by those of European-descent and the aristocracy. Raden Dewi Sartika, daughter of an aristocrat, pushed for change driven mainly by her concern of the disparity. She was a daughter of Raden Soemanegara, a patih known for his struggles which abruptly ended following his exile to Ternate by the Dutch administrators. Although she only spent three years at the Sekolah Rakyat (primary school), Dewi Sartika took her chances in establishing a girls-school in Bandung. The

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institution - Sakola Kautamaan Isteri – was founded in 1904. It taught women not only reading, writing, and arithmetic but also skills. The breakthtrough was very influential for Bandung’s future generation and for women, in particular. Her influence spread

to other cities in West Java. It is therefore unsurprising to see Dewi Sartika as a highly respected figure, the basis of which earned her the title National Hero.

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11 1910-1919 Bandung Vooruit An important turn of events took place in Bandung in the early 20th century. There are at least two demarkations for the developments: first is promotion of Bandung as a Gementee (an independent municipality), noting the larger role it played. This is shown through the construction of various East Indies government offices, such as the military complex on present-day Jalan Aceh.

It should also be noted that the period also marked where citizens of Bandung started to become concerned with the affairs of their city. First proposed by Peter Sijthoff in 1898, the Vereneeging tot Nut van Bandoeng en Omstreken (People's Welfare Association of Bandung and Surrounding Areas) fought for Bandung to be a Gementee in 1906. The association later renamed itself to Commite

tot behartiging van Bandoeng’s belanging (Committee on the Affairs of Bandung). In 1923, the citizen association, whose members consist of philathropists, renamed itself to Bandoeng Vooroit (Bandung Forward). Its focus was promoting tourism in Bandung, similar to the functions of the present-day tourism board. The group campaigned for tourist attractions, organized and developed infrastructure fit for tourism, and promoted the hotspots abroad via numerous communications and marketing means. Among the crowning successes of Bandoeng Vooruit was its promotion of Tangkubanparahu as a tourist destination.

The trace of its presence seen today is its secretariat at Jalan Naripan, known today as YPK Building (Yayasan Pusat Kebudayaan, Cultural Center Foundation). The building not only preserved Bandoeng Vooruit into the annals of history, but also the road to the national awakening as it was host to a number of meetings and home to publications pushing for Indonesian independence. The building today hosts art exhibitions and traditional Sundanese shows.

12 1920-1929 Prospective Capital of the Dutch East Indies Bandung began restructuring projects since its appointment as the seat of the East Indies government, especially in northern Bandung.

This includes the construction of government offices following Karsten’s plans.

The Great Depression in the 30s, unfortuneately, halted the ambitious project to a dead stop. Nonetheless, the buildings were still used by the East Indies government, among which was the Public Works Building (BOW) - now known as Gedung Sate. The J. Gerber designed building is considered as a prime example of the harmonious blend of East and West aesthetics. The building is now office of the Governor of West Java.

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13 1930-1939 Indonesia Sues The struggles of the nation towards independence rose in the 1920s. At Bandung’s THS (now ITB), an engineering student named Soekarno began rallying his fellow countrymen, first through a discussion group to educate youth natives on political matters and later through the Indonesian National Party (PNI). His oratory skills combined with his intellect made him a very charismatic leader. So charismatic in fact, that the East Indies government deemed him and his fellows a threat and prosecuted them. On 18th August 1930, Soekarno and his three friends were tried at the Landraad Building.

He became further known following his defence before the court entitled Indonesia Menggugat. The judge, unfazed by the speech, sentenced the trio to imprisonment at the Sukamiskin Prison, Bandung.

The court, located on present-day Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, is close to Bandung city hall. Now a museum called Gedung Indonesia Menggugat (GIM), you can see

a number of exhibits detailing Soekarno’s defence, including the exact layout of the courtroom.

14 1940-1949 Bandung Sea of Fire News of the proclamation of indepedence of the Republic announced by Soekarno and Hatta in Jakarta on 17th August 1945 spread quickly throughout the nation. Bandung played an important role in spreading news of the proclamation. This is largely due to the PTT Service's telecommunications infrastructure in Bandung capable of spreading information to the world.

Employees of the Service spread the news to the world. This is why, following the Second World War Allied and Dutch Forces listed Bandung as one of their top priorities.

Since October 1945, Allied Forces faced fierce resistance from Indonesian freedom fighters. It reached its peak on 23rd March 1946, when the Allied Forces issued the second ultimatium. They demanded the

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Indonesian Republic Army (TRI) to evacuate Bandung whereas at the same time, the Minister of People’s Security Mr . Amir Sjarifuddin arrived in Bandung with similar orders. Orders issued from the TRI HQ in Yogyakarta, however, were starkly different – the Army is not to evacuate Bandung. The Army, though reluctant, heed to the orders issued by Jakarta. Before evacuating the city, the soldiers launched an assault to Allied positions. In addition, they also razed southen Bandung. The cool Bandung air was engulfed by thick black smoke. Electricity was also down. The event is later remembered as Bandung Lautan Api (Bandung Sea of Fire).

In 1997, a 45-meter tall monument was constructed at Tegallega square as a reminder from history. The monument was

designed by Sunaryo, showcasing elements of sharpened bamboos with torch to symbolize the people’s relentless struggles.

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15 1950-1959 Asian-African Conference Indonesia was truly independent in 1949 following recognition by the Dutch. Entering the 1950s, a series of significant events took place in Bandung. Chief among which was the meeting of the Constitution Council at the converted Societeit Concordia Building. The debates to draft a new constitution was very heated and ended in a deadlock. President Soekarno ended the deadlock through a Presidential Decree on 5 July 1956 calling to revert Indonesia to the 1945 constitution.

Almost a year before, Bandung was host to the Asia-Africa Conference. The Societetit Concordia Building, renamed to Merdeka Building by President Soekarno, hosted the conference. Now, Part of the Merdeka Building

is home to the Asia-Africa Museum where you can see exhibits and photographs of the highly influential conference.

16 1960-1969 Juanda Forest Park Bandung boasts a forest reserve – Djuanda Forest Reserve – serving as the city’s lungs. The planning for the reserve began in the 1960s by then Governor Mashudi and Ir. Sambas Wirakusumah who was the then Administrator of Northern Bandung and Director of Forestry Sciences with support from the Minister of Justice Ismail Saleh and Director-General of Forestry Soejarwo. In 1963, parts of the forest reserve was prepared as Tourist Forests and Botanical Gardens. The forest reserve, officially known as Ir. H. Djuanda Botanical Park, was named after Ir. R. Djoeanda Kartawidjaja (Ir. H. Djuanda) since 1963 as a remembrance of his services to the nation.

Jalan Dago was renamed Jalan Ir. H. Djuanda in the same year. It was officially opened

by Governor Mashudi on 23 August 1965.

The Park is the forerunner of the Ir. H. Djuanda Forest Reserve and managed by the Forestry Service of West Java. In 1985, the Reserve was officially opened by former President Soeharto.

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17 1970-1979 Separation of Bandung Bandung’s growth as a major city is coincidental with its enlargement. An important part of the phase was the moving of the seat of Bandung Regency to Baleendah in the south from the capital. The move was planned during the regency of Colonel RH Lily Sumantri. The first stones were set on April 20, 1974 in conjunction with the regency’s 333rd anniversary. The plan was continued by Kolonel R Sani Lupias Abdurachman (1980-1985), the then regent. In its course, however, the seat of administration was moved to Soreang due to geographical considerations of Baleendah.

The capital was officially moved to Soreang during Colonel H.D. Cherman Affendi’s time. The office originally housing Bandung

Regency's administrative centre was then used as the official residence of the mayor of Bandung.

18 1980-1989 Toll-Cileunyi Padalarang The 1980s was marked by infrastructure development in various parts of Indonesia.

It was trademark of the New Order to push physical development, especially infrastructures throughout the country.

Several projects were carried out in Bandung. Among the national projects with high-impact to Bandung’s growth was the Padaleunyi Highway(PadalarangCileunyi). The 58,5KM highway links Padalarang and Cileunyi, with construction beginning in 1987 and officially opened by President Soeharto in 1991. The highway is part of the southern ringroad of the city and used to access not only Bandung but also several cities in West Java.

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Growth is pushed further following the opening of the Cipularang Highway in 2005. The highway links the JakartaCikampek Highway with Padaleunyi Highway and slashes travel time to Bandung to 3 hours.

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19 1990-1999 Bandung Indah Plaza Bandung always maintains its image as a centre of commerce. In the 1990s, the growth of trade centres was insurmountable. Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP) is seen as a spearhead to the city’s growth. The mall located on Jalan Merdeka 56 is the oldest shopping centre in Bandung. Built in the late 80s, opened its doors to businesses in 1989, and its doors to customers on 19 August 1990, BIP is an icon of modern shopping in Bandung. As with other malls in major cities, BIP is a hotspot for youths to hang out.

20 2000-2009 Pasupati Bridge 2005 marks the opening of a flyover in Bandung. The road, Pasupati, quickly became Bandung’s new icon. The name itself is blend of Jalan Pasteur and Jalan Surapati – two (finally) connected roads on the opposing ends of the city The idea for such a road was first designed by Ir. Karsten in the 1920s. Funding of the flyover was provided by the Kuwaiti Government.

Pasupati Flyover is also the first to incorporate earthquake-proof measures – the French made lock up devices (LUD). The flyover uses 76 of such devices. Overall, the flyover consists of 663 prefabricated segments weighing 80 to 140 tons supported by 46 pylons. The flyover incorporates a 161 meter cable-stayed bridge (pylonless bridge) spanning over the

Cikapundung valley. The bridge is entirely supported by 19 steel cables – 10 to the west end and 9 to the east end. Each cable consists of 91 smaller cables, which consist of seven even smaller cables. Cables tied to the western side are in pairs.

The flyover is a tourist attraction in itself.

Interestingly, the flyover shelters two prolific and popular parks - Taman Jomblo (Singles Park) and Taman Film – under it. ***

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Bandros sellers used to carry their loads, the cakes and their mold, on their shoulder around a gathering of a crowd while calling out “bandroooos… bandroooos.”

CITY TOUR ON BUS

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andros is more wellknown as a name of a snack from Bandung.

Resembling pancake, bandros is made from a liquid mix of rice flour, grated coconut, and co-conut milk poured into a special mold heated on fire. It is best served hot, fresh from the grill as a complement for coffee or tea in the morning or afternoon, perfect for the Bandung’s chilly weather. Bandros sellers used to carry their loads, the cakes and their mold, on their shoulder around a gathering of a crowd while calling out “bandroooos… bandroooos.”

From the creative mind of Bandung mayor Ridwan Kamil, the word bandros now has another association: acronym Bandung Tour on Bus. The name is christened on the 2014’s New Year’s Eve as part of the soft-launching event of the city tour bus.

The bus itself is a part of corporate present from a national telecommunica-tion company. It is a double decker, specially designed in vintage vibe and with an open top.

The new attraction has been operating since then and is managed by a tourism community under the auspices of Bandung Tourism Promotion Board. Addition in the number of the buses is planned to be realized soon following the operation of similar buses from several prominent private companies.

Now you can enjoy the city on Bandros.

The bus, however, does not just stop anywhere; to take the bus, you have to go to departure post at Taman Pustaka Bunga, a park southeast of Gedung Sate. Bandros operates daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Fridays.

For an hour and a half, Bandros will take you around Bandung passing tourism routes, such as Supratman, Gedung Sate, Dago, Merdeka and Asia Afrika.

In the Alun-Alun, the bus will return to its departing spot through Braga, Lembong, Sunda, and the factory outlet area in Riau. A tour guide on Bandros will share interesting information about Bandung along the way.

You may also rent Bandros a group to enjoy city by simply accessing the website Bandung Tourism Office Bandung Tourism Promotion Board. Have a pleasant city tour on Bandros.

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Gepuk Ny.Ong Tasty Meat Dish from Bandung

GEPUK NY.ONG'S LOCATIONS Jl.Dr.Djundjunan No.155E, Jl.Pasirkaliki No.96, Jl.Setiabudhi No.148, Jl.Buah Batu No.161C.

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epuk is a unique food also known as Empal. For the people of Bandung, when they hear the word gepuk, the first thing that comes to their minds is Gepuk Ny. Ong (read: Gepuk Nyonya Ong).

This beef dish variant has been one of Bandung's favorites for generations since first marketed in 1968. Since then it has become part of Bandung's culinary history and tradition.

Gepuk is made of carefully selected lean, fresh beef under the supervision of Health Department of Indonesia. The taste, of course, is beyond question since Gepuk Ny. Ong has been through years of experience in beef processing. The best lean beef is combined with tried and true traditional recipe.

Gepuk Ny.Ong is not only delicious to be enjoyed as a snack; it can also accompany rice, bread, or noodle.

Gepuk Ny.Ong comes in several variants of flavors, including Original Beef, Extra Hot Beef, Salty Beef, Less

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Sugar Beef, as well as the new additions Spicy Chicken and Original Chicken flavors.

When it comes to price, Gepuk Ny. Ong is very affordable, ranging from Rp. 12.500 to Rp.16.500. Quite cheap, isn't it? The Original Beef is the first flavor produced in 1968. This flavor was the forerunner of all the variants that exist today. The Extra Spicy Beef is the flavor introduced in 2007; in contrast to the original, this flavor highlights the spicy taste that makes fans addicted to the spicy taste sensation.

What’s more, Gepuk Ny. Ong has been certified halal by the Council of Indonesian Ulemas (MUI).

So, if you are visiting Bandung, don't forget to drop by to one of the outlets and savor the culinary delight of Gepuk Ny.Ong. As of now, Gepuk Ny.Ong outlets have been open in some locations in Bandung: Jl.Dr. Djundjunan No.155E, Jl.Pasirkaliki No.96, Jl.Setiabudhi No.148, and at Jl.Buah Batu No.161C. (Ardi)

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This beef dish variant has been one of Bandung's favorites for generations since first marketed in 1968.

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MOVIE PARK:

LATEST SENSATION UNDER THE PASUPATI BRIDGE

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO WATCH MOVIES IN THIS PARK FOR FREE. MOST OF THE FILMS SCREENED HERE ARE INDIE FILMS, PRODUCED FROM THE CREATIVE MINDS OF BANDUNG’S YOUNG FILMMAKERS OR TOURISM PROMOTION FEATURES

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ow do you associate the vacant area under the bridge? Bandung, the center of creativity, has such a way in turning the area into a place to hang out, or even a new tourist attraction.

The Pasupati Bridge, one of the city’s landmarks, is a fly-over road built to overcome traffic jams in the western and central parts of Bandung. Traversing above the Tamansari valley, the area known for its dense residency, its design and structure have become a distinctive landscaping feature of Bandung.

As a giant construction cutting across main roads such as Pasirkaliki, Cipaganti, Cihampelas, Tamansari, and Dago, the emergence vacant areas under the Pasupati Bridge are inevitable. Some of those areas have been turned illegally into parking spaces or housing areas.

parks is the new Film Park where a gigantic videotron screen is installed. Along with the screen are concrete benches for the visitors to sit onand attractive aesthetic elements, giving the park an amusing appeal.

The Film Park is located under the Pasupati Bridge in the east part, more familiar to the locals as Balubur. You may access the park through Tamansari or Balubur Town Square, not far from the ITB Rector Office.

Everyone is welcome to watch movies in this park for free. Most of the films screened here are indie films, produced from the creative minds of Bandung’s young filmmakers or tourism promotion features. There is one condition, however, to enter the park; you must show your selfie showing you disposing of garbage into its bin. So, come to Bandung’s Film Park and enjoy the latest sensation of the city.

This gives the areas a vile image, but the local government has recently transformed them into thematic parks. One of those

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MUST-VISIT SUNDANESE RESTAURANTS THIS MONTH IN BANDUNG

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AMPERA RESTAURANT

Established since 1963, in the beginning Ampera was only a small food stall. But now Ampera has transformed into a large and well-known Sundanese restaurant chain, and has opened dozens of branches in many cities, but many of them are located in Bandung

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mpera is one of the most well-known Sundanese restaurants in Bandung, and even in other cities outside Bandung. This buffet restaurant has been a long time favorite of tourists who visit Bandung. Established since 1963, in the beginning Ampera was only a small food stall. But now Ampera has transformed into a large and well-known Sundanese restaurant chain, and has opened dozens of branches in many cities, but many of them are located in Bandung.

Delicious Sundanese dishes lined up neatly on the buffet table to welcome every customer, from fried and grilled chicken, fried shrimp, fried liver, beef jerky, fried carp, corn & potato fritters, various types of pepes (chicken, tofu, fish, or mushroom wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled), along with fresh vegetables like cucumber, lettuce, basil served along Sundanese hot sauce (sambel). It is easy to find an Ampera in Bandung, such as at Jl.Buah Batu No.199, Jl.Dewi Sartika No.8, Jl.Dipatiukur No.51, Jl.Astana Anyar No.271, Jl.Setia Budhi No.286, and many other locations in Bandung. But the center itself is located at Jl.Soekarno Hatta Bandung No. 394, not far from shoe industry and shopping center, Cibaduyut.

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NASI BANCAKAN RESTAURANT

The concept offered by this restaurant is very unique, which is the experience of homely and traditional way of enjoying Sundanese food: from traditional country cuisines, Sundanese ornaments, to traditional eating utensils, like tin plates and cups

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asi Bancakan has become a mandatory destination for travellers who visit Bandung. The concept offered by this restaurant is very unique, which is the experience of homely and traditional way of enjoying Sundanese food: from traditional country cuisines, Sundanese ornaments, to traditional eating utensils, like tin plates and cups. The menus offered are quite diverse, such as fried and grilled chicken, beef jerky, fried fish, pindang bandeng (milkfish), and many others. Even rare Sundanese dishes can be found here, such as Tumis Genjer, Tumis Picung, Ulukutek Lenca, and Pindang Lauk Sawah (fish of the rice field).

As with other Sundanese restaurants, fresh vegetables and sauce are also served here.

There are two choices of vegetables here: fresh/raw or fried/grilled (jengkol and petai). As for the sauce, this buffet restaurant has Gejos Cabe Hejo sauce, which is made from soy sauce plus green chilies. There are also two variants of rice, liwet rice and regular white rice. Not only are meals served here, a variety of Sundanese traditional snacks and beverages are also the customers' favorites. Among others are kue balok, which is Sundanese traditional cake, and beverages such as es goyobod, cincau, bajigur, bandrek, and one that is very unique, Es Kopi Nyereung (Iced coffee mixed with soda and milk). The prices of the food are also quite reasonable. Nasi Bancakan is located at Jl.Trunojoyo No.62, Bandung, about 200 meters west of Gedung Sate, and open every day from 10am to 11pm.

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SAMBARA RESTAURANT

Sambara offers the taste and identity of “urang Sunda” (Sundanese people) in the form of a restaurant, which evident in the traditionally distinct Sundanese menu and the friendly and mannered service (someah), characteristic of Sundanese everyday life

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djacent to Bancakan, this Sundanese restaurant is also popular in Bandung. Sambara offers the taste and identity of “urang Sunda” (Sundanese people) in the form of a restaurant, which evident in the traditionally distinct Sundanese menu and the friendly and mannered service (someah), characteristic of Sundanese everyday life. The menus offered by the restaurant, among others, are Grilled Chicken, Cumi Balakutak, Anglo Rice (rice cooked on a brazier), Fried Ribs, and Paray Fish.

In addition to meat and fish, Sambara restaurant also serves traditional Sundanese processed vegetables, such as Tumis Kiciwis, Tumis Jamur, Tumis Genjer, as well as Sambal Pete. Fresh and natural Ingredients are cooked according to the traditional culinary heritage and processes of the Sundanese, resulting in delicious Sundanese dishes. Sambara have 4 kinds of concepts, namely Semi Fine Dining, Resto, Express and Public Sambara. Open every day from 10 am to 11 pm, Sambara is located at Jl.Trunojoyo No.64 Bandung.

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ALAS DAUN RESTAURANT

The Sundanese dishes are served on a buffet table, where customers can choose whatever they want to eat. And then the waiters will deliver your food to your table and serve rice on leaves, without a plate

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his unique Sundanese restaurant could be one of the most interesting dining destinations. As the name of the restaurant suggests, Alas Daun offers the experience of enjoying food in a different way, which is eating on banana leaves. The Sundanese dishes are served on a buffet table, where customers can choose whatever they want to eat. And then the waiters will deliver your food to your table and serve rice on leaves, without a plate.

Combining traditional and modern atmospheres, the front of the restaurant is filled with plants, many of these are banana trees, and looks very beautiful. Various kinds of Sundanese dishes, such as Ayam Bumbu Hejo, Ayam Bakar, Pepes Bandeng, are the main dishes. In addition, they also serve a unique vegetable dish called Orak Arik Bunga Pepaya (sauteed papaya flowers). The restaurant is located at Jl.Citarum 34, about 500 meters east of the Gedung Sate, open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. The prices are as varied as the menus, ranging from only a few thousand to tens of thousands of rupiahs.

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BALE GAZEEBO RESTAURANT

Besides the good food, the location of this restaurant is also very strategic and easy to reach, especially for travelers from out of town who enter Bandung via Pasteur toll gate

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ale Gazeebo is a Sundanese restaurant in downtown Bandung that offers the experience of eating while sitting cross-legged on the floor. Located at Jl.Surapati 49, right across Gasibu and Gedung Sate, the restaurant offers a wide variety of Sundanese dishes for hungry customers, such as Nasi Tutug Oncom, Nasi Kastrol, Gurame Asam Manis, Sayur Asem and many others. Of all the dishes, Nasi TImbel Bakar is the most favorite menu in Bale Gazeebo.

Besides the good food, the location of this restaurant is also very strategic and easy to reach, especially for travelers from out of town who enter Bandung via Pasteur toll gate.

Just go straight ahead and follow the road past the Pasopati flyover towards Gasibu Gedung Sate, and there is where Bale Gazeebo is.

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SINDANG RERET RESTAURANT

The dishes offered include Bakakak Hayam Parahyangan, Karedok 'Ganasabrang', Pepes Teri 'Sindang Reret', and Beuleum Lauk Gurame (Grilled Gurame Fish)

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ocated next to Bale Gazeebo, this restaurant has become part of Bandung culinary legend. Sindang Reret restaurant is located at Jl. Surapati No.5, Bandung. The restaurant, which is also located around the area of Gasibu field, is a typical yet delectable Sundanese food restaurant. The dishes offered include Bakakak Hayam Parahyangan, Karedok 'Ganasabrang', Pepes Teri 'Sindang Reret', and Beuleum Lauk Gurame (Grilled Gurame Fish). Besides the Surapati location, Sindang Reret Restaurant can also be found at different locations, namely at Jl. Cikole Km 22 Lembang and also at Jl.Raya Propinsi - Ciwidey. Outside Bandung, Sindang Reret can also be found in Karawang, West Java. This restaurant is open daily from 10.00am – 10.00pm.

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MA’ UNEH RESTAURANT

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Starting from a small restaurant at Jl. Pajajaran Bandung, now you can find a more luxurious and classy version of Ma'Uneh Restaurants, which are located at Jl.R.E Martadinata No.157 next to Taman Pramuka (Scout Park) and at Jl.Dr. Setiabudhi No.159. They also offer various Sundanese dishes like Fried/Grilled Chicken, Fried/Grilled Gurame, Pepes Peda, Pepes Jamur, Ikan Impun Goreng, Sayur Asam, and many others. The price ranges from a few thousand to tens of thousands rupiahs, depending on what dish you eat.

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RAJA SUNDA RESTAURANT

A variety of Sundanese food can be found here, from Ikan Nila Bakar Tasik, Udang Bakar Kecap, Gurame Crispy, and their most favorite menu, Gurame Terbang Raja Sunda

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he King of Sundanese Cuisines,� that's how the slogan of this restaurant goes. A variety of Sundanese food can be found here, from Ikan Nila Bakar Tasik, Udang Bakar Kecap, Gurame Crispy, and their most favorite menu, Gurame Terbang Raja Sunda. This restaurant is perfect for dining with friends or family. You can eat your meal on a table like in many other restaurants, or, if you want, you can also enjoy your meal sitting cross-legged, on the floor, Sundanese style. The price of each menu is only about tens of thousand rupiahs. Each dish is freshly cooked using fresh ingredients. Raja Sunda even offers 3 VIP rooms and VVIP Room for customers who need more privacy. Raja Sunda is located at Jl.Terusan Pasteur No.63 Bandung, about 300 meters from Pasteur Toll Gate; a branch is also open at Jl.Trunojoyo No.32.

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Not only do they have Sundanese cuisine here, but you can also order a variety of European cuisines, like Steak, Pasta, Chiken Cream Soup, and various beverages

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he concept of this restaurant is a fusion between Sundanese-NusantaraEuropean-oriental cuisines. With a comfortable and elegant design, the restaurant is perfect for those who want to dine with family or friends. You can enjoy various Sundanese dishes in this restaurant, such as Sop Buntut Bakar, Nasi Liwet, Nasi Bakar, Country Fried Rice. Even rare Sundanese dishes like Tumis Kulit Singkong (sauteed cassava skin), Ayang Jantung Pisang, Tumis kangkung Oncom can be found here.

Not only do they have Sundanese cuisine here, but you can also order a variety of European cuisines, like Steak, Pasta, Chiken Cream Soup, and various beverages. This cozy restaurant is located at Jl.Citarum No.35 Bandung.

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DAGO PANYAWANGAN

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ocated at Dago shopping center, which is famous for its line of Factory Outlets, this restaurant is never empty of customers.

Sundanese characteristics can be seen from its building and ornaments, which is dominated by bamboo. Sundanese cuisines are their specialty, in addition to seafood. Gurame ala Panyawangan Nasi Timbel Bakar and Nasi Timbel Merah are among the customers’ favorite dishes. Located at Jl.IR, H.Juanda No. 127, Bandung, this restaurant is open daily and also offers VIP Room for customers who need more privacy.***

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BANDUNG GIRI GAHANA

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Going to Bandung? You can enjoy a variety of Indonesian food, or go shopping at the factory outlets around the city, or you can also play golf if you want! One of the golf courses in Bandung that you should visit is Giri Gahana Golf & Resort.

Situated in Jatinangor, Sumedang- 20 kilometers to the east from Bandung, BGG Golf & Resort is located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. With stunning natural scenery of the mountains, the golf course of 125.5 hectares, BGG is the first choice when you want to play golf in Bandung. Bandung Giri Gahana, which has a course with 18 holes, is the work of the Austro Asian Golf & Association.

In addition to the beautiful and warm golf course, BGG has an elegant country club. BGG is also furnished with 47 luxurious rooms of four-star facilities with private balconies.

Other facilities that will indulge you in playing golf at BGG, among others, are cottages with Sundanese traditional architecture, a number of leisure facilities, such as swimming pool (for kids), children playground, tennis court, tennis table, billiards, mountain bike, sauna and spa, parks, fitness center, whirlpool, coffee shop, restaurant and karaoke. *** ISSUE 3 | NOVEMBER 2014

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WITH STUNNING NATURAL SCENERY OF THE MOUNTAINS, THE GOLF COURSE OF 125.5 HECTARES, BGG IS THE FIRST CHOICE WHEN YOU WANT TO PLAY GOLF IN BANDUNG. BANDUNG GIRI GAHANA, WHICH HAS A COURSE WITH 18 HOLES, IS THE WORK OF THE AUSTRO ASIAN GOLF & ASSOCIATION

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MELAWAT

HORSE RIDING FUN AT

GEDONG SONGO CALLED SONGO IN THE JAVA LANGUAGE, WHICH MEANS NINE, BECAUSE IT IS SAID THAT THERE ARE NUMBER OF TEMPLES SPREAD OVER A NUMBER NINE LOCATION POINTS. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS THAT NOW THERE ARE ONLY 8 TEMPLES THAT STILL CAN BE ENJOYED, WHILE THE TEMPLE HAS BEEN LYING IN A STATE OF COLLAPSE.

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Last September I had the opportunity to take a trip to Semarang, the capital of Central Java. From Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung, it only took 40 minutes to get to Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang. Arriving late in the afternoon, I spent the evening on a business meeting.

Since I only had a day here, I did not want to waste my time because I wanted to tvisit Gedong Songo the next day in the morning.

TO THE COMPLEX OF GEDONG SONGO Using a rented car booked at the hotel, at around 09.00 with a number of colleagues, I headed to the southern part of the city, to Ungaran. With the less crowded toll road, the trip out of town only took a short time.

In a while, we had arrived in the hills with the uphill and winding road towards the town of Ungaran.

hour, after enjoying an increasingly uphill road but with the beautiful natural scenery, we arrived at Tourism Area of Gedong Songo.

Approaching Ambarawa, we took the path to the right, leading to Bandungan. It did not take a long time; in less than half an

The air was still cool even though it was already 11:00 pm. We were lucky because the weather was nice that day. Having paid

the tickets, we went into the beautifully arranged hilly area at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. Here the Gedong Songo temple lies. According to the tour guide, Gedong Songo is the name given by the local community for the hills in which lie a number of relics from the heyday of the Hindu-Javanese civilization in the 8th century. Songo in the Javanase language means nine. It is believed that there are nine temples spread over several locations.

However, it seems that now there are only 8 temples that still can be enjoyed, while one temple has been scattered.

HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE In addition to a number of temples located at hilltops, there are also a hot spring pool, villas, and a camping site in this complex.

On Saturday and Sunday or school holidays these sites are crowded by domestic travelers.

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Of course, to reach the location of the temples that spread over the hilltops was not easy for me. It took extra effort and time to get to each temple. Luckily, this area has a horse riding tour package. Well, that day I tried the experience of horse riding, up and down the hills. However, it wasn't easy, since I have never ridden a horse before.

But the guide was quite helpful. I took a crash course on how to ride a horse safely and comfortably, especially when riding on a steep path. Not only that, a guide accompanied me on foot, leading my horse.

And it took me about one hour to be able to visit all the temples.

THE OLD DAYS OF GEDONG SONGO The existence of Gedong Songo began to unfold when a Dutch, Loten, visited this location in 1740. Long afterwards, Sir Stamford Raffles wrote about the existence of Gedoeng Pitoe temple in his famous book, History of Java. Just one century later, in 1924 a number of scientists conducted a research and wrote a paper about the temples, including van Braam, Friedrich, Hopermans, van Stein and Knebel. The colonial government also played a role in restoring the temples, particularly in the years 1930-1932.

Meanwhile, during the administration of

President Soeharto, Gedong Songo went through a thorough restoration, and was officially opened in 1983.

In the history of Indonesia, Gedong Songo has become proof of the existence of Hindu civilization in the land of Java, especially the periods of the Sailendra dynasty that ruled in the 8th century AD. The place is located in the highlands, with a quiet atmosphere and beautiful natural scenery around, making anyone feel comfortable being here. It is not surprising that the Hindu clergy once chose this location to build the temples for their religious activities. ***

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PERTUNJUKAN

LocaFore VISITING

FINE ARTS & DESIGN EXHIBITION

WHILE LISTENING TO JAZZ

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THE NAME LOCAFORE CARRIES THE MEANING THAT THE FESTIVAL EXPLORES A WIDE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES BY USING LOCAL MATERIALS AS THE MEDIA FOR EXPRESSION. IT IS PROVEN AS YOU SEE THE EXHIBITION WHERE MOST ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS USE MATERIALS SUCH AS BAMBOO, WOOD, OR THE LIKES FOR THEIR WORKS

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ome to Bandung in September, and you will see a unique festival, especially if you love jazz. The name of this attractive festival is Locafore.

We may say it is unique as the festival is organized by combining art and cultural elements through a fusion of fine arts and design exhibition and jazz concert.

The event is organized seriously as all the participants have been selected and managed so that it is guaranteed that you will enjoy great works and performances.

The curator for the art and design exhibition is in charge or selecting the works, and the performers for the concert include mostly prominent national jazz musicians to perform in three stages for three days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Locafore has been regularly held since 2004 in Kotabaru Parahyangan, a residence located 10 kilometer away from Bandung, in Padalarang, West Bandung. If you want to get there, besides driving, you can take public transportation available at the town center or the Pasteur toll gate.

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The name Locafore carries the meaning that the festival explores a wide range of possibilities by using local materials as the media for expression. It is proven as you see the exhibition where most artists and designers use materials such as bamboo, wood, or the likes for their works.

The 2014’s Locafore is the fifth festival held on 19-21 September centered at Bale Pare. For three days, a number of Indonesia’s respected jazz musicians entertain their jazz audience. Names such as Deddy Dhukun & Dian Pramana Putra, Mus Mudjiono, Ermy Kulit, Abdul and The Coffee Theory, Aksan Sjuman, Billy beatbox, Barry Likumahua Project, Chaseiro, Endah N Rhesa, Tompi, Tohpati, Tjut Nyak Deviana, Glenn Dauna, and other up and coming musicians such as Monita Tahalea and Sarah n Soul demonstrated their talents. Sundanese musical group from Saung Angklung Mang Udjo also awed the audience by performing pop jazz numbers in angklung ensemble.

Make sure you mark your September on the calendar to visit Bandung and enjoy the unique and attractive Locafore. (MhP)

PERTUNJUKAN

MAKE SURE YOU MARK YOUR SEPTEMBER ON THE CALENDAR TO VISIT BANDUNG AND ENJOY THE UNIQUE AND ATTRACTIVE LOCAFORE

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Selfi Let’s

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Keraton Cliff

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THE NAME “KERATON� ACTUALLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY RELATION WITH A MONARCHY. IT IS UNKNOWN WHO CAME UP WITH THE NAME FOR THE CLIFF PROJECTING TO THE FOREST; IT STARTED TO BE CALLED SO AS PEOPLE BEGAN TO TALK ABOUT ONLINE AROUND 2013. MOST LOCALS USED TO CALL IT TEBING JONTOR.

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t was still dark when I arrived at Djuanda Forest Parks, Dago, North Bandung. The cold weather struck me as I got off. It was five in the morning, and yes, I did choose the time on Sunday on purpose for this trip. I was heading to Tebing Keraton (Keraton Cliff), the latest tourism destination made popular by netizens. Though it was located in Djuanda Forest Parks, I had to take another 7-kilometer route north to get there, in addition to the 10 kilometres I had to take from the heart of the city.

such a forceful act. If you are interested in visiting the cliff, I suggest you to go hiking or to ride your bicycle. Motor vehicles may cause inconvenience con-sidering the narrow uphill path and the lack of suffice parking space.

After parking my car, I decided to go to Keraton Cliff on foot. A sign board led me to take a walk on the path outside the Park. The path was a residence of the local people and it was the best route to the place well-known recently by the young people to take selfies with their gadgets.

When I arrived at Warung Bandrek, a stopping point, I met a group of bicyclists taking a rest at some warungs. You may also park your car here and take a hike or an ojek (motorcycle taxi) as the route from Warung Bandrek to Keraton Cliff would be more endearing for driving.

Though the day had just started, the place was already packed with tourists. They came all the way by bicycles, motorcycles, or even car despite the fact that it was

I continued my trip by passing through Djuanda forest park. The park is a forestry conservation area as wide as 526.98 acres initiated in the 1960s and

Taking a hike passing local residence and hills with vegetable and flower gardens becomes the main appeal of the place.

The misty morning when the sun is yet to rise also has its own sensation. During my journey of choice, I needed enough energy and had to familiarize myself walking uphill.

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THE SUNRISE IS NOT THE ONLY ONE YOU CAN ENJOY AT KERATON CLIFF; THE CIBURIAL AREA IS ALSO A FAVORITE SPOT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. THE AREA IS THE COMBINATION OF THREE THINGS: CHALLENGING CLIFF, BEAUTIFUL FOREST, AND REFRESHING CHILLY WEATHER officially opened on January 14, 1985 by President Soeharto. The name for the park is taken from one of the national heroes from West Java, Ir. H. Djuanda who once served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Indonesia and an influential figure in promoting the concept of Wawasan Nusantara.

As I reached my destination and paid the entrance fee, I saw that there had been many people already. They came for the same purpose as I did: to watch the sunrise. All the efforts paid off; from the edge of the cliff where I stood, I was mesmerized by the clear weather, the fog covering the pine forest beneath it, and the red morning sky as the sun slowly rose.

What a breathtaking view. This, of course, is a selfie-taking-worthy moment for the young people.

The sunrise is not the only one you can enjoy at Keraton Cliff; the Ciburial area is also a favorite spot for photography. The area is the combination of three things: challenging cliff, beautiful forest, and refreshing chilly weather.

The name “keraton” actually does not have any relation with a monarchy. It is unknown who came up with the name for the cliff projecting to the forest; it started to be called so as people began to talk about online around 2013. Most locals used to call it Tebing Jontor; perhaps the myth of entertainment industry where somebody must have a stage name for popularity has changed the name to Tebing Keraton.

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Keraton Cliff is naturally formed in relevance to geological history of Bandung and the areas surrounding it. According to geologists, the cliff is the result of Lembang Fracture ranging 22 kilometers from east to west. The fracture begins in the foot of Mount Manglayang in the east and fades before limestone hills in Padalarang in the west. The fracture occurs exactly between Tangkubanparahu and Bandung plateau, forming two blocks in the north and south.

The name “Lembang� for the fracture derives from the name of the tourist area in the north crossed by the fracture. The geological phenomenon forms a giant wall

from the rise of the ground in the south and the fall in the north. In another part, on a different scale, cliffs are formed; one of which is Keraton Cliff.

Taking selfie at Keraton Cliff is challenging.

You can imagine me standing on the edge of the cliff above the 60-70 meter height.

Beneath me lies pine forest with a wall of hills as the background. The view gets more appealing as the mist ap-pears above the blue forest. With one hand waving free and the other one hold-ing a smartphone, I took a picture. Et voila!***

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Art Philosophy and

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rand Indonesian Bonsai & Suiseki Exhibition 2014 has just been held in Kotabaru Parahyangan, West Bandung. The exhibition displayed at least 500 bonsai trees and 200 suiseki stones from Japan, Taiwan, USA, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, India, South Korea, Thailand and the Netherlands.

It was organized by Indonesia’s Bonsai Enthusiasts Association (PPBI), celebrating its 35th anniversary. For the grand exhibition, PPBI cooperated with Bandung’s Tourism Promotion Board.

On this international scale occasion, the organizer also held bonsai market and general lecture on bonsai techniques by Japanese bonsai guru, Kunio Kobayashi.

In the gala dinner on the closing session of the exhibition at the pavilion of Bandung city, Mayor Ridwan Kamil said that bonsai is a hobby with high philosophical and artistic values. Therefore, Mayor

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Kamil showed his appreciation for the international level bonsai and suiseki exhibition in Bandung. He also stated that he was hopeful that the art works presented inspired the locals in terms of art and philosophy.

Bonsai is a miniaturized plant art work grown inside a pot from China, where it is known as penjing. It was then developed widely by the Japanese at the end of Heian era, particularly in the palace. Bonsai became a new activity for the Japanese elites and samurais for leisure time. In Japanese, penjing is pronounced bonkei which is the origin of the word “bonsai,” first introduced in Edo era.

Not all trees can be used for bonsai. The most common species for this art is the pine family grown in subtropical areas in the mainland China and the Japanese isle, such as pine (Pinus merkusii), chinese pine (Juniperus chinensis), thorn pine (Juniperus rigida), and sugi (Dracaena sandersii). As time goes by, people started to use other kinds of trees, such as fruit trees, flower trees like sakura, or even

PAMERAN

BONSAI IS A WORK OF ART MINIATURIZATION POTTED PLANTS THAT DO COME FROM CHINA CALLED PENJING. THIS ART DEVELOPED BY THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN AROUND THE END OF THE HEIAN PERIOD

maple. Indonesia’s bonsai enthusiasts have creatively worked with tropical trees, such as tamarind, banyan, Australian pine, hibiscus, or even guava.

The appeal of bonsai may lie on the way it is built: a tree miniaturized with wires and nurtured for years by the owner, creating

an art piece. Bonsai carries the values of art, patience, perseverance, wisdom, and love. Wild nature is tamed by a bonsai master into a small being surrendering to the desired shape in order to highlight its beauty. Someone who knows bonsai very well would decide on the right trees and be willing to spend years to give attention

and take care of their creation as their responsibility. In that sense, it is no wonder why a bonsai tree is of a high value.***

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APAKABAR

SOMEAHGESTURE OF THE PEOPLE

By Nicolaus Lumanaow

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hat do you remember from your visit to Bali? The beaches, the temples, or is it the welcoming smile of Balinese women in their traditional dress and frangipani on their ear? And, what do you remember from your riding beca in Maliboro, Yogyakarta? Is it the majestic palace with its faithful servants sitting peacefully on the floor, or is it the beca driver saying: “five thousands to the batik center in Rotowijayan, mas?” while pointing his thumb to his beca seat? Does the breathtaking view of an active volcano crater or a bunch of sellers offering their goods half-forcefully remind you of one time you were in Tangkuban Perahu? What else crosses your mind about Bandung other than the traffic jams and the tasty culinary? Does the someah smile of Bandung’s young men and women also bring smile to your face?

THE FRIENDLY GESTURE OF THE PEOPLE MAY MANIFEST IN VARIOUS FORMS OF BODY LANGUAGE: NODDING HEADS, WELCOMING HANDS, SINCERE SMILES, BOWING BODIES, AND RESPONSIVE REACTION

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Those questions also apply to other places, wherever our travelling destination is. If I may conclude, the most essential part of a place as a tourist attraction is the gesture of the people. We may find beautiful beaches, historical palaces or great mountains anywhere in the world, but it is the friendliness, modesty, cheerfulness, or even openness of the locals through their sincere gestures that brings back good memories and people to a place.

In tourism, the friendly gesture of the people may manifest in various forms of body language: nodding heads, welcoming hands, sincere smiles, bowing bodies,

and responsive reaction. Testimonies from visitors saying that they like staying in a city or a place are the ultimate measurement of the locals. It is generally known that Indonesians, especially the Sundanese represent an ideal hospitality of the East. The term for this gesture is someah which now becomes the main reason people keep visiting Bandung.

Therefore, I am not worried about the stability of Bandung’s tourism. As long as the people still show this someah gesture, people from all over the world will not hesitate to come. I believe that great tourist attractions may not survive without the warmth of the locals.

So, come to Bandung and enjoy the someah hospitality of the mojangs and jajakas.***

KULINER

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Exploring Sunda Land

The charming and stunning land of Sunda stretches from the border of Banten in the west to the borders of Central Java in the east. West Java is not only Indonesia’s most populous province, but also its most productive - yielding more agricultural products and manufactured goods than any other part of the country. The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valleys hugging lofty volcanic peaks, many of which surround the capital of the province, Bandung. The people of this region, the Sundanese, are soft-spoken and colorful, with a rich and fascinating history. Endowed with natural beauty and rich culture, tourism is also an important industry in West Java.

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